2010 AFLA Conference: Turn Change Into Opportunity

September 8-10, 2010
JW Marriott Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada

The 2010 AFLA Conference will be held September 8-10, 2010 at the beautiful JW Marriott Las Vegas in Summerlin, Nevada.

Conference Rates

Member: $400 | Non-member: $475 | Spouse: $175 | Alumni: $175

If you are ready to seize an invaluable opportunity, the AFLA Annual Meeting and Conference is the place to be. This year’s theme, “Turn Change Into Opportunity,” focuses on ways to move forward by examining trends and challenges within the fleet industry.

The AFLA conference is a great return on your investment. The conference presents high quality content and speakers for an affordable conference fee. Fleet professionals who attend can deliver an immediate payback to their companies by implementing just one of the best practices learned at the conference. This conference will provide you with the most value of any other fleet event in 2010.

Schedule & Speakers

Click on the session title for a description or speaker bios.

Wednesday, September 8
12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Registration
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. First Time Attendee/New Member Reception
4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Presidents Welcome & AFLA Update
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. How High Can you Bounce? Capture the Possibilities of Change
Opening Keynote Speaker: Roger Crawford, CPAE and Author of THINK AGAIN! Discover the Possibilities Hidden in Plain Sight
5:30 p.m. Welcome Reception
6:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner
7:45 p.m. Presidents Awards Ceremony
8:00 p.m. Jugglenomics: Turn Change into Opportunity
Dinner Keynote Speakers: The Passing Zone, Jon Wee and Owen Morse
Thursday, September 9
7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Registration
7:15 - 8:15 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. The Current State of the Auto Industry
John McElroy, Auto Industry Expert and Producer of Autoline Detroit
9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Extending Vehicle Replacement Cycles and How it Can Impact Your Fleet
Moderator: Janis Christensen, Mercury Associates
Panel: Trudi Beardsley, GE Capital Fleet Services; Paul Fortin, LeasePlan USA; Anthony Foursha, Automotive Recourses International (ARI); Dan Hannan, Donlen Corp.; Les Lynott, Emkay Inc.; Scott Pattullo, Wheels Inc.
10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 - 11:20 a.m. Is your Fleet Exposed? Legal Implications that Affect your Fleet Policies
Richard D. Alaniz, Senior Partner at Alaniz and Schraeder
11:20 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Electronic Toll Systems and Considerations for Corporate Fleets
JJ Eden, COO for the North Carolina Turnpike Authority
12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Lunch and Informal Networking Activities
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. President's Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner & Activity Awards, “Fleet Hall of Fame” Awards
Friday, September 10
7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Registration
7:45 - 9:45 a.m. Breakfast with Bob Lutz, Lifetime Achievement Award
9:45 - 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 - 11:00 a.m. Harnessing the Power of Social Networking for Business
Lon Safko, Extreme Digital Marketing
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. A Look at the Global Fleet Market
Global Fleet Panel: Jim Creighton, ARI; Jeff Schlesinger, GE Fleet Services; Greg Chové, Arval; John Houtsma, LeasePlan; Rob Hill, ARI
12:30 p.m. Closing Remarks

Hotel Reservations

Due to high demand and increased conference attendance, the JW Marriott Las Vegas has sold out completely over 2010 AFLA Annual Meeting & Conference dates. There are a number of alternative lodging options listed below.

AFLA has set up a block of rooms at the Suncoast Hotel & Casino (across the street from the JW Marriott Las Vegas) and will provide COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE SERVICE between the JW Marriott Las Vegas and the Suncoast Hotel & Casino each day from 6:30am – 1:00am (Wednesday – Thursday) and 6:30am - 2:00pm (Friday).

Suncoast Hotel & Casino

You have a number of options for rooms at this hotel:

  • Executive Suites available at $159/night (does not include $5 resort fee)
    Note: There are a limited number of suites available
  • Golf View Rooms available at $59/night (does not include $5 resort fee)
  • Standard Guest Rooms available at $49/night (does not include $5 resort fee)

    Room note: Rates listed are for Monday-Thursday evenings. Friday evening rates will go up.

To make a reservation, please call 866-636-7111 and mention "AFLA" when you specify which room type you would like to reserve. Online reservations are available at http://www.suncoastcasino.com/groups. Use the reservation ID: AFLA10.

Additional Hotels in the Area (No transportation provided)

Activities

Pete Z Memorial Golf Scramble: Angel Park Golf Club

Be a part of the annual Pete Z Memorial Golf Scramble at the Angel Park Golf Club on September 9, 2010. Angel Park Golf Club, the "world's most complete Las Vegas golf experience." At almost 3000 feet in elevation, Angel Park offers spectacular views of Red Rock Canyon and the Las Vegas Valley. Angel Park Golf Club features 36 holes of championship Las Vegas golf designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, the lighted Cloud Nine Short Course, and the world's original natural grass Putting Course. Read more here.

Golf rates: $85/person
Club rentals are available for $35
Simply select the Golf Scramble option on your registration form.

Interested in a golf sponsorship or donation to the ditty bags? Download the form or contact Tim Janssen at 512-336-8700 or tjanssen@ifs4u.com.

Join us for a Hoover Dam Tour!

Join us on September 9, 2010 from 1:00 to 5:30 pm for a beautiful inside look at the Hoover Dam. For only $99/person, you can explore the dam from the inside out.

The Hoover Dam Discovery Tour offers ample time for exploring this National Historic Landmark and engineering wonder of the world. See live presentations, a fascinating film on the Dam's construction and history, exhibit gallery, observation deck, and venture down to the observation room in the power plant to view the massive generators. You'll also encounter dramatic views of both the Colorado River and Lake Mead, the largest manmade body of water in the Western Hemisphere.

Relax...at a Discount

AFLA would like to offer its attendees a discount on spa services at the Aquae Sulis Spa at the JW Marriott Las Vegas. To receive 20% off any spa service, book your appointment through Liz Gardner at liz.gardner@jwmarriottlv.com and mention that you are attending the AFLA Conference. The discount can only be applied to those appointments booked by e-mail.

Check out:
» Aquae Sulis Spa Website
» Spa Services

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